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Before operating the Hurricane please read the entire operation and safety manual with
complete understanding of the safety section. If you have any questions on safety and
precautions please call 1-800.522.2606.
There are several advantages to an effective safety program which include: lower
operating costs, lower workman compensations, less work time lost, high employee
morale, and less problems. No one can work safely without knowing what precautions to
take to insure personal safety. Operators must know what equipment to wear, which job
practices are safe and which are not, and must be aware of what hazards are possible in
the work area. A regular schedule of Preventive Maintenance on your equipment is the
best protection against unpleasant surprises that slow production and sometimes result in
injuries. Here are a few suggested safety tips.
1.
The first step before any maintenance or inspection takes place should be to stop
the engine and disconnect the battery terminals.
2.
Wear proper eye and ear protection and heavy duty work gloves at all times.
3.
Practice good Preventive Maintenance.
4.
Practice good housekeeping.
5.
Allow the Hurricane to come to a complete stop, turn off engine, and chock rear
wheels before performing any maintenance procedures.
6.
Replace worn parts when necessary.
7.
Do not reach into blade or control arm areas while machine is in operation.
8.
Do not attempt to open any access door until the machine has come to a complete
stop and the engine and propane is turned off.
9.
Be sure all electrical inspections or changes are done by a qualified electrician.
10.
Loose surface coating can cause dangerous footing. Always be alert and careful.
11.
After replacing parts be sure all tools used are removed from the machine. Be
sure all bolts and nuts are tightened. The loose connection of a rotating part could
cause the part to fly off with explosive force, causing serious damage to the
equipment and possible injury to the operator.
12.
Always lower blade to the ground when the machine is unoccupied by the
operator. Serious bodily injury may result if arms are not in the lowered position
when not occupied.
13.
Never allow unauthorized personnel or the general public into the work area.
14.
The work area should be barricaded off to adequately keep all untrained persons
out of the work site. If an unauthorized person enters the work area, stop the
machine immediately and do not restart the machinery until they have left the
work area.
SECTION III
SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS
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